Inside The Olympics: Books to Read for The 2026 Season

By Jamie Huang | February 18 2026 | AdultChildren's

Welcome to the Winter Olympics! Arguably one of the biggest global events of the year, the 2026 Winter Olympics takes place from February 6th to February 22nd. During this period, several nations compete for the top titles in 16 disciplines, including figure skating, ice hockey, and ski jumping. As we near the end of the 2026 Winter Olympics, we know it can be hard to let go, so we’ve compiled a list of books for all ages that delve into the Olympics. Find them below and enjoy!

 

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Outside the Lanes
Outside the Lanes
Becca Mann
9781963183115
Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann shares how she turned her failed Olympic dreams into making history as the first—and only—person to ever swim the 21-hour Maui Nui Tri-Channel Crossing
$19.95 US
Apr 08, 2025
Paperback
256 Pages
Blue Star Press
World
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Outofshapeworthlessloser
Outofshapeworthlessloser
Gracie Gold
9780593444061
An Olympic medalist's "riveting" (People), New York Times bestselling tell-all memoir, offering an unprecedented look inside the pressure-packed world of figure skating and revealing her battle to survive mental illness, eating disorders, and unforgiving perfectionism with exclusive new material for the paperback.
$17.00 US
Feb 04, 2025
Paperback
352 Pages
Crown
World
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The Favorites
The Favorites
Layne Fargo
9780593732069
To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession. NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Now with bonus material including two never-before-seen chapters—an epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating, starring a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice. “Part Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six, this novel is as brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance and will keep you guessing until its last page.”—Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name
$19.00 US
Sep 30, 2025
Paperback
496 Pages
Random House Trade Paperbacks
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Collide
Collide
Bal Khabra
9780593818268
She’s an honors student with ambitious graduate school plans and he’s a jock with only hockey on his mind, but once their worlds collide, their connection is hot enough to melt an ice rink.
$19.00 US
May 14, 2024
Paperback
416 Pages
Berkley
US, Opn Mkt (no CAN)
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The Heart Is the Strongest Muscle
The Heart Is the Strongest Muscle
Tia Toomey
9780593579619
The legendary six-time CrossFit Games champion and Olympic athlete shares lessons from her inspiring story of leveling up her performance, embracing failure, and fiercely taking on impossible goals.
$26.99 US
Feb 13, 2024
Hardcover
256 Pages
Rodale Books
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Bravey
Bravey
Alexi Pappas
9781984801142
The Olympic runner, actress, filmmaker and writer Alexi Pappas shares what she's learned about mental health, confidence, self-reliance, embracing pain, and achieving your dreams. “Heartbreaking and hilarious.”—Mindy Kaling • “A beautiful read.”—Ruth Reichl • “Essential guidance to anyonedreaming big dreams.”—Shalane Flanagan • “I couldn’t put it down.”—Adam Grant
$20.00 US
Jan 04, 2022
Paperback
352 Pages
Dial Press Trade Paperback
US, Canada, Open Mkt
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Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)
Just Don't Fall (Adapted for Young Readers)
Josh Sundquist
9780593621998
Adapted for young readers from his adult memoir, Just Don't Fall is the the hilarious true story about Josh Sundquist's battle with childhood cancer and how he worked his way to making the United States paralympic ski team.The inspiration for the Apple TV show Best Foot Forward!
$17.99 US
Sep 05, 2023
Hardcover
176 Pages
Viking Books for Young Readers
World
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Just Between Us: A Graphic Novel
Just Between Us: A Graphic Novel
Adeline Kon, Adeline Kon
9780593696965
In this gorgeous debut graphic novel, Lydia tries to fall back in love with figure skating without falling for her competition
$17.99 US
Feb 24, 2026
FOC Jan 26, 2026
Catalog December 2025
Paperback
320 Pages
Dial Books
World
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Kid Olympians: Winter
Kid Olympians: Winter
Robin Stevenson, Allison Steinfeld
9781683693932
Triumphant, relatable, and totally true biographies tell the childhood stories of a diverse group of international athletes who have captured the world’s attention at the Winter Olympics and Paralympics, including Johnny Weir, Chloe Kim, Alex and Maia Shibutani, Surya Bonaly, and 13 other inspiring Olympians.
$14.99 US
Nov 11, 2025
Hardcover
240 Pages
Quirk Books
World
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Katie Ledecky: A Little Golden Book Biography
Katie Ledecky: A Little Golden Book Biography
Shana Corey, Jen Bricking
9780593706251
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about superstar American Olympic swimmer, Katie Ledecky. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!
$5.99 US
May 07, 2024
Hardcover
24 Pages
Golden Books
World
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